climate change

Glasgow, 10 November 2021 – In a landmark moment for maritime workers the formation of a Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been agreed to drive decarbonisation of the industry and support

The COP26 Summit is underway in Glasgow and trade unionists and activists are in the thick of the proceedings. This week is our opportunity to drive home the message that climate justice cannot exist

A clear, common purpose is emerging in the shipping industry for stronger action on climate change ahead of COP26 in Glasgow this week. The Global Maritime Forum and the International Transport

A newly-appointed labour representative on the board of the United Nations Global Compact has delivered a positive message on the benefits of tackling climate change for workers at the launch of the

The ILO technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services brought together governments, employer and unions to discuss challenges in the sector and identify

An ILO technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services is taking place this week, with some delegates travelling to Geneva to participate in person while

Transport creates 21% of carbon emissions. Yet 95% of the energy consumed by the sector still comes from petroleum and other fossil fuels (as of 2015). It’s a grim reality, but these numbers need to

Climate strikes: A Statement from the Young Transport workers' committee Following on from the ITF Congress in October 2018 there has been a renewed call from young transport workers around the globe

Addressing the transport union and manufacturers summit at the Vatican City, ITF president Paddy Crumlin said that globalisation has failed working people in some key areas internationally, with 60